Course

10103163 Adobe Photoshop
Course Information
Description
Use the powerful Photoshop image editing program to learn Photoshop techniques such as working with layers, making selections, incorporating color and gradients, working with type and special type effects, using painting tools, working with layer functions such as masks and adjustment layers, transforming and resizing images, applying filters for special effects, working with vanishing point, and touching up specific selections.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Explore Adobe Photoshop CS
    Assessment Strategies
    in files of specified assignments that are submitted in a timely manner
    Criteria
    submission shows that you started Adobe Photoshop CS
    submission shows that you can open and save an image
    submission shows that you examined the Photoshop window
    submission shows that you created a customized workspace
    submission shows that you used Adobe Bridge

  2. Work with Layers
    Assessment Strategies
    in files of specified assignments that are submitted in a timely manner
    Criteria
    picture includes the use of layers, including moving them
    picture includes the addition and deletion of layers
    picture includes addition of a selection from one image to another
    picture includes organized layers with layer sets and colors

  3. Make Selections
    Assessment Strategies
    in files of specified assignments that are submitted in a timely manner
    Criteria
    picture has selections made using a variety of techniques
    picture is made with "select using color" and "modify a selection" techniques
    picture has a "vignette effect"

  4. Incorporate Color Techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    in files of specified assignments that are submitted in a timely manner
    Criteria
    picture has image transformed with color selection tool
    picture is modified with color picker and the Swatches palette
    picture has a border
    picture has a blend of colors made by using the gradient tool
    picture (originally a grayscale image) has color
    picture includes effects of use of filters, opacity, and blending modes
    picture includes effects of matching color tools

  5. Place Type in an Image
    Assessment Strategies
    in files of specified assignments that are submitted in a timely manner
    Criteria
    picture includes created type
    picture includes the use of the drop shadow style
    picture includes effect of anti-aliasing type
    picture includes type with the bevel and emboss style
    picture includes special effects in type using filters
    picture includes text on a path

  6. Use Painting Tools
    Assessment Strategies
    in files of specified assignments that are submitted in a timely manner
    Criteria
    picture includes painted and patched image
    picture includes the use of modified brush tip
    picture includes the use of the smudge tool
    picture includes the use of the library and an airbrush tool

  7. Work with Special Layer Functions
    Assessment Strategies
    in files of specified assignments that are submitted in a timely manner
    Criteria
    picture includes the use of a layer mask with a selection
    picture has layer masks and layer content
    picture includes effects of blended colors
    picture includes effects of an adjustment layer
    picture includes effects of a clipping mask

  8. Create Special Effects with Filters
    Assessment Strategies
    in files of specified assignments that are submitted in a timely manner
    Criteria
    picture includes effects of using various filters